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January 30, 2017

If learning about your city and its values is important to you, then visiting Annapolis’s Maritime Museum is just what you need! Not only does the museum work to educate both the youth and adults about the history of one of the city’s best attractions, but the museum is also overall dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay in every way.

Keep reading for the best reasons to visit this culture-rich museum, and maybe even make it a priority to see it for yourself!

The Tours

The museum offers walking tours and specialty tours including a World War II-focused tour of Eastport. You can also book a private tour with the curator and director personally for only $8 per person. You can learn about seafood harvesting in the Bay and witness an up-close feeding in their 850-gallon aquarium!

The Education

The Maritime Museum is the perfect place for student field trips and educational opportunities across the city. There is a Winter lecture series, interactive exhibits, summer camps and more! The museum also has three core programs, the Little Skipjacks, Chesapeake Champions and the Oyster Education Program, which are completely free for kids.

The Location

The Maritime is also one of the best museums in Annapolis because of its prime location. With beautiful views of the Bay itself and the Annapolis Harbor, the museum is not only great for educational purposes, but it’s a sight to behold all on its own.

The museum is also located near our downtown Annapolis hotel and other great attractions in the city. When you stay with us, you can easily fill your mind with knowledge during the day and fill your belly with delicious food afterward because the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Annapolis is close to the best restaurants near the Chesapeake Bay. Rest assured that booking with us will leave you completely worry-free!

Get out and explore the city you love, starting with the Maritime Museum! Maybe you’ll learn something new!